Joseph E. Robach's Photos

This Saturday, I hosted my 3rd annual Women's Wellness Fair at the Greece Ridge Mall. Women and men of all ages were able to gain access to important information and services pertaining to their health.Senator Robach talks with the women of Erna's Hope. The nonprofit organization helps raise awareness for ovarian cancerTo find more information on Erna's Hope, visit http://ernashope.org/.

Recently, Senator Robach attended the senior olympics, which were held at Atria Greece. This was the second year for the event in which residents competed in Nintendo Wii bowling, human horse racing, softball throw, a spelling bee, karaoke and a putting contest. Prizes were handed out during closing ceremonies, which wrapped up the event. Pictured with Senator Robach are Joan Whittenberg, Marion Woodworth, Fran Carlise, Janet Hinkel, Virginia Pletcher, Ann D'Aurilio, and Esther Gomes.

On Friday, October 1st, the Ridge Road Fire District kicked off Breast Cancer Awareness Month by unveiling special t-shirts that members will be wearing during the month of October. Senator Robach met with members of the Ridge Road Fire District today and made remarks at the press conference prior to the unveiling of the t-shirts. The navy blue shirts feature the district's logo and writing on the back in pink. Shirts were also sold for $10 with proceeds going to Breast Cancer Coalition of Rochester.

On Monday, September 27th, Senator Robach visited Northwood Elementary School in Hilton to wrap up the 2010 Dictionary Project. Over the past two weeks, Senator Robach has distributed dictionaries to third grade students in both Greece and Hilton as a part of a program sponsored by both the Greece Rotary and Hilton Rotary. Overall, third graders from 11 elementary schools received new dictionaries to use throughout the school year. Pictured with Senator Robach is third grader Lauren Morris.

On Thursday, September 23rd, the Town of Greece celebrated the first day of fall with a Senior's Harvest. Senator Robach visited with guests as they danced to a variety of music at the Town of Greece Community and Senior Center. For more information on Town of Greece events, click here to vist the town's website.

On Sunday, September 19th, "Celebrate the Glen" was held in Brighton. This event featured historic photographs and film, original artwork, and nostalgic exhibits for visitors to better understand the past of Corbett's Glen. Pictured here, Senator Robach views one of the many historic photographs that were on display. For more information, you can visit www.corbettsglen.org.

On Monday, September 20th, 2010, the Greece Chamber of Commerce dedicated a new kiosk and three-panel mural underneath the Elmgrove Road bridge at Henpeck Park in Greece. The mural, located on the Erie Canal, was designed by artist Stacey Kirby and depicts three stages of the canal in Greece. The ribbon-cutting ceremony was held as a part of World Canals Conference, which is taking place through Thursday this week. Events are scheduled for Spencerport, Brockport, Pittsford, Fairport, Bushnell's Basin and Buffalo.

On Thursday, September 16th, Senator Robach was at Village Elementary School in Hilton to kick off the Hilton Rotary Dictionary Project. Through this project, third graders at elementary schools in Hilton will receive a dictionary to use throughout the new school year. Senator Robach also distributed dictionaries to third grader's at St. Paul's Lutheran School in Hilton on Thursday.

On Wednesday, September 15th, Senator Robach made remarks at, and helped cut the ribbon at, a ceremony to mark the opening of Ada Ridge Court II in Greece. A devastating fire in 2009 during the final stage of construction required the building to be completely razed and rebuilt from the ground up. Through the dedication of the Greece Fire Department, PathStone Corporation, the development team, and financing partners, the project was reconstructed in less than 8 months. For more information, visit PathStone's website by clicking here.

On Tuesday, September 14th, Senator Robach kicked off the 2010 Greece Rotary Dictionary Project. Throughout the next two week, Senator Robach will visit elementary schools in Greece to distribute dictionaries to third grade students. Tuesday morning, Senator Robach distributed dictionaries to students at West Ridge Elementary School.

This weekend, local Veterans took part in an Honor Flight on Saturday, September 11th. Veterans returned to the Rochester International Airport on Sunday, September 12th. Senator Robach welcomed Veterans as they returned home. For more information on Honor Flight, you can visit Honor Flight Rochester's website by clicking here.

On Saturday, September 11th, Senator Robach performed the coin toss prior to kickoff of the Marshall vs. East varsity football game at East High School in Rochester. East defeated Marshall 47-6 to move to 2-0 on the season. With the loss, Marshall dropped their record to 1-1.

On Saturday, September 11th, 2010, Senator Robach attended Reaching Out for Change's Stop the Violence Day. Reaching Out for Change is an organization whose mission is to stop violence while influencing young people to put their full energy and focus in to school.

On Saturday, September 11th, 2010, Senator Robach attended and made remarks at a remembrance ceremony to mark the 9th anniversary of the terrorist attacks of September 11th, 2001. Each year, the Ridge Road Fire District hosts a 09/11 Remembrance Ceremony at the Living Memorial. The memorial was dedicated in 2006 as a tribute to those who lost their lives in the terrorist attacks on September 11th, 2001, in addition to firefighters who have lost their life in the live of duty.

On Saturday, August 28th, Senator Robach visited with guests at the Old Time Club Annual Picnic, which was held at Genesee Valley Park in Rochester. Included in this group is the Most Wanted Motorcycle Club of Rochester, pictured with Senator Robach.

On Saturday, August 28th, Senator Robach took part in a march to remember the life of Norman Williams. This is the third year for the march, which was held by his mother, Mrs. Alpha Harris. Williams was killed on the corner of Frost Ave. and Jefferson Ave. The march began at that corner and continued to Victory Living Christian Faith Center.

On Saturday, August 28th, Senator Robach made remarks at Smoke, Flames, and Courage 2010, which was held at Ontario Beach Park in Charlotte. Smoke, Flames, and Courage was an expo of firefighting past and present, and took place for two days. It featured displays and exhibits for families throughout the weekend. For more information, visit their facebook page here.

On Friday, August 27th, Senator Robach attended the First Church Divine Hall of Fame Stella Awards Dinner, where he presented an award to Linda James, Executive Director of Skip Generations. Pictured with Senator Robach are Dr. Lloyd T. Oldham and Linda James.

On Friday, August 27th, Senator Robach made remarks and helped cut the ribbon on Henderson Ford in Webster. Henderson Ford, formerly Webster Ford, has been in business for 40 years, and is a family owned and operated business. For more information, visit www.websterford.com.